Watch Out, Pharrell! You've Got Hat Competition

While we know Pharrell has a penchant for proper toppers, spotted at Heathrow Airport today, Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is proving to be a worthy competitor. Hamilton has demonstrated a fashion acumen above his peers—he attended the Balmain show in March and counts Olivier Rousteing a friend—and today he went out strong in a look that's a study in accessorizing for the modern man.

Hamilton’s aforementioned Rene Mantilla hat is more streamlined than styles favored by the "Happy" singer and the wide, cornflower blue band acts as the perfect punctuation for the neutral base. And while in the past we’ve seen other gents try to pull off the hat, Hamilton succeeds via a simple, yet elegant approach to streetwear style. A black biker jacket brings in an echo of James Dean, while shredded jeans provide an edgier touch. But the item to push Hamilton past the finish line? Snakeskin kicks that slither to sartorial victory.